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Snapchat Lenses can now be controlled with just your voice

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Snapchat is giving “no hands” a new meaning by introducing Lenses that a user controls with his or her voice.

We’ve seen Bitmoji lenses, enhanced iPhone X ones, and some that react to sound. This is the first time that a specific word can control a Lens in the app.

Yes, you’ll be able to say “Look Ma, No Hands” and have an effect on screen — although that is not a code word at launch. In a similar fashion to ‘Hey Siri,’ ‘Alexa,’ or ‘OK Google,’ only certain words work.

Trying out the new "Ok" Snapchat voice control Lens.

Trying out the new “Ok” Snapchat voice control Lens.

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